congruent

Same shape, size

Congruent means matching or in agreement.

In geometry, congruent figures have exactly the same shape and size—they could be superimposed perfectly.

More broadly, congruent describes things that fit together harmoniously: Her actions were congruent with her stated values.

The noun is congruence or congruency.

equivalent

identical

Exactly the same

commensurate · indistinguishable · analogous · corresponding · equivalent · parity · counterpart · homologous · coequal · synonymous

appropriate

fitting

Suitable or proper

relevant · pertinent · germane · apropos · accordant · applicable · suited · befitting · meet · seemly

aligned

consistent

Not varying or contradicting

consonant · accordant · concordant · synchronized · coordinated · unified · integrated · attuned · corresponding · matching

geometry

triangle

Three-sided plane figure

  • polygonMultisided plane figure
  • angleGeometric measure of rotation
  • vertexPoint where edges converge

symmetry · parallel · perpendicular · bisect · transversal · adjacent · supplementary · theorem · proof · axiom

proportional

ratio

Comparative numerical relation

comparative · relative · corresponding · analogous · equivalence · commensurable · balanced · symmetric · reciprocal · fitting

Categories
Opposites
geometric/mathematical identity

congruentnoncongruent

Not matching in form

incongruent · dissimilar · unequal · asymmetrical · different

agreement/harmony

congruentincongruous

Not fitting together harmoniously

incompatible · inconsistent · conflicting · inharmonious · discordant

appropriateness/suitability

congruentinappropriate

Not suitable or fitting

unsuitable · inapt · improper · inapposite · unfitting

Phrases
Family

congruence, incongruent, congruency, incongruence, congruently, noncongruent, incongruencies

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